Aave Proposal Moves To Add Circle Wrapped Bitcoin As Collateral

TL;DR Aave Labs has proposed onboarding Circle Wrapped Bitcoin, or cirBTC, to Aave V3 Core and Aave V4 Core on Ethereum. The proposal says cirBTC is an ERC-20 token backed 1:1 by Bitcoin custodied at a regulated Circle entity. The move is still at the ARFC stage, meaning it needs community feedback, a Snapshot vote… Continue reading Aave Proposal Moves To Add Circle Wrapped Bitcoin As Collateral

Fireblocks Says Institutional ETH Staking Is Moving Toward Standardized Rails

TL;DR Fireblocks says it has launched ETH Staking Link, a standardized interface for institutional Ethereum staking integrations. The company says more than 36 million ETH, roughly 30% of circulating supply, is now staked across Ethereum. Fireblocks says Ethereum staking on its platform has more than doubled over the last six months. The update also highlights… Continue reading Fireblocks Says Institutional ETH Staking Is Moving Toward Standardized Rails

Crypto Laundering Network Linked To Ransomware Gangs Dismantled By Law Enforcement

TL;DR Chainalysis says law enforcement has dismantled AudiA6, a crypto laundering network linked to ransomware and darknet activity. The firm says the network processed about 10,333 BTC since 2021, historically valued at roughly $389 million. Authorities arrested two suspected senior administrators in Georgia, while the U.S. is seeking extradition. The case highlights how illicit crypto… Continue reading Crypto Laundering Network Linked To Ransomware Gangs Dismantled By Law Enforcement

Kraken Becomes Official Crypto Exchange Supporter Of FIFA World Cup 2026

TL;DR Kraken says it has become the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The tournament expands to 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Kraken says the partnership is designed to drive crypto adoption, education, and brand awareness among global football fans.… Continue reading Kraken Becomes Official Crypto Exchange Supporter Of FIFA World Cup 2026

Crypto Volume Drops To 2-Year Low—Is A Relief Rally Next?

On-chain data shows trading volume in the crypto sector has slumped to the lowest level in two years, a sign that investors have turned their attention away from the market. Crypto Trading Volume Has Seen A Notable Decline In a new trading volume of crypto assets. The “trading volume” here refers to an indicator that… Continue reading Crypto Volume Drops To 2-Year Low—Is A Relief Rally Next?

Cardano’s Oldest Holders Are Moving Again — Here’s What The Data Shows

About 16 million ADA left exchanges for self-custody wallets in a single 24-hour window, according to Coinglass spot flow data — a shift that points to quiet Cardano accumulation while prices remain under pressure. Cardano: Big Move Off Exchanges Coinglass data shows that Cardano spot inflows over that period came in at $30 million, while… Continue reading Cardano’s Oldest Holders Are Moving Again — Here’s What The Data Shows

Prediction Markets’ Wild West Days May Be Over: CFTC Drafts Its First Major Framework

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled its first regulatory framework for prediction markets, releasing what it described as a proposed approach to governing the industry under American law.  The plan, issued by the agency on Wednesday, would establish standards for certain types of wagering while leaving markets tied to elections and politics… Continue reading Prediction Markets’ Wild West Days May Be Over: CFTC Drafts Its First Major Framework

Cardano Isn’t Fading Away, DEX Aggregator Says As DeFi Metrics Rise

Cardano’s total value locked dropped close to 30% in June, sliding from $129 million to $92 million — a fall that closely tracks ADA’s own price decline of 27% over the same stretch. Yet one platform inside the ecosystem is pushing back hard against the idea that the network is finished. DexHunter, a Cardano-based DEX… Continue reading Cardano Isn’t Fading Away, DEX Aggregator Says As DeFi Metrics Rise

Arthur Hayes Warns AI Stock Crash Could Hit Crypto Before BTC Rebounds

Arthur Hayes has turned sharply defensive on risk assets, warning that an AI stock-market unwind could spill into crypto before Bitcoin eventually benefits from the liquidity response that follows. In his June 9 essay “Reality Test,” the BitMEX co-founder said Maelstrom has cut several crypto positions while keeping Bitcoin and Ether as core holdings. Hayes’… Continue reading Arthur Hayes Warns AI Stock Crash Could Hit Crypto Before BTC Rebounds

XRP Sees Intense Capitulation As Realized Profit-To-Loss Ratio Plunges

As the XRP price attempts to rebound from its recent lows, Glassnode has shared key on-chain metrics pointing to weakening momentum and “intense capitulation.” XRP Profit/Loss Ratio Falls To Lowest Levels Since 2024 On Tuesday, market intelligence platform Glassnode revealed that XRP is flashing warning signals, with key on-chain indicators pointing to widespread capitulation and… Continue reading XRP Sees Intense Capitulation As Realized Profit-To-Loss Ratio Plunges